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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Godolphin pay £85,000 to add shock ‘proven performer' into Juddmonte – but there's a catch
He won't be there to win CAST A SPELL Godolphin pay £85,000 to add shock 'proven performer' into Juddmonte – but there's a catch GODOLPHIN have paid a whopping £85,000 to add a shock 'proven performer' into the Juddmonte - but there's a catch. The Andre Fabre-trained dual Listed winner Birr Castle is a surprise addition to the star-studded field. 1 Ombudsman, left, was nutted by Delacroix on the line in the Coral-Eclipse and the two will do battle again in Wednesday's Juddmonte Credit: Getty But he will be given absolutely zero orders to win the £1.25million Group 1. And instead be used solely as a pacemaker for the John & Thady Gosden-trained Ombudsman. The Clarehaven team are busy readying their stable star for his big rematch with Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix in Wednesday's blockbuster. And they want to ensure he gets a good gallop after being chinned late on by the Irish raider in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. Birr Castle, a five-year-old gelding who was beaten just a length by Ace Impact in 2023 before he went onto win the Arc de Triomphe, will be used to set the early fractions. The last thing the Gosdens want is a dawdling pace which could play into Delacroix's rapid finishing kick. Master trainer Gosden - who was seen in a tense conversation with jockey William Buick after the Eclipse - told the Racing Post: "The Eclipse was a muddling race and we didn't want the prospect of a repeat. "Godolphin have kindly provided us with a nice horse to use as a pacemaker and he arrives sometime today. "It's no good putting something like a 75-rated horse in there as they can't do the job and hopefully Ombudsman can get a nice pace to aim at next week. "This is just a one off, the plan is for Birr Castle to return to Andre after the race." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Godolphin pay £85,000 to add shock ‘proven performer' into Juddmonte – but there's a catch
He won't be there to win CAST A SPELL Godolphin pay £85,000 to add shock 'proven performer' into Juddmonte – but there's a catch Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GODOLPHIN have paid a whopping £85,000 to add a shock 'proven performer' into the Juddmonte - but there's a catch. The Andre Fabre-trained dual Listed winner Birr Castle is a surprise addition to the star-studded field. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ombudsman, left, was nutted by Delacroix on the line in the Coral-Eclipse and the two will do battle again in Wednesday's Juddmonte Credit: Getty But he will be given absolutely zero orders to win the £1.25million Group 1. And instead be used solely as a pacemaker for the John & Thady Gosden-trained Ombudsman. The Clarehaven team are busy readying their stable star for his big rematch with Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix in Wednesday's blockbuster. And they want to ensure he gets a good gallop after being chinned late on by the Irish raider in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. Birr Castle, a five-year-old gelding who was beaten just a length by Ace Impact in 2023 before he went onto win the Arc de Triomphe, will be used to set the early fractions. The last thing the Gosdens want is a dawdling pace which could play into Delacroix's rapid finishing kick. Master trainer Gosden - who was seen in a tense conversation with jockey William Buick after the Eclipse - told the Racing Post: "The Eclipse was a muddling race and we didn't want the prospect of a repeat. "Godolphin have kindly provided us with a nice horse to use as a pacemaker and he arrives sometime today. "It's no good putting something like a 75-rated horse in there as they can't do the job and hopefully Ombudsman can get a nice pace to aim at next week. "This is just a one off, the plan is for Birr Castle to return to Andre after the race." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Godolphin pay £85,000 to add shock ‘proven performer' into Juddmonte – but there's a catch
GODOLPHIN have paid a whopping £85,000 to add a shock 'proven performer' into the Juddmonte - but there's a catch. The Andre Fabre-trained dual Listed winner Birr Castle is a surprise addition to the star-studded field. 1 But he will be given absolutely zero orders to win the £1.25million Group 1. And instead be used solely as a pacemaker for the John & Thady Gosden-trained Ombudsman. The Clarehaven team are busy readying their stable star for his big rematch with Aidan O'Brien's Delacroix in Wednesday's blockbuster. And they want to ensure he gets a good gallop after being chinned late on by the Irish raider in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. Birr Castle, a five-year-old gelding who was beaten just a length by Ace Impact in 2023 before he went onto win the Arc de Triomphe, will be used to set the early fractions. The last thing the Gosdens want is a dawdling pace which could play into Delacroix's rapid finishing kick. Master trainer Gosden - who was seen in a tense conversation with jockey William Buick after the Eclipse - told the Racing Post: "The Eclipse was a muddling race and we didn't want the prospect of a repeat. "Godolphin have kindly provided us with a nice horse to use as a pacemaker and he arrives sometime today. "It's no good putting something like a 75-rated horse in there as they can't do the job and hopefully Ombudsman can get a nice pace to aim at next week. "This is just a one off, the plan is for Birr Castle to return to Andre after the race." . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
